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The Tower poster

Quick Info

Rating

7.0/10

Release2012

Runtime2h 1m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$36,531,605

Production

CJ Entertainment

The Tower Pictures

Movie

The Tower

2012

2h 1m

7.0

Action

Drama

Synopsis

Tower Sky, a luxurious building complex, has organised a lavish Christmas party for its VIP guests. However, things go awry when a fire breaks out and thousands of lives are endangered.

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